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Subject Files: Cortes Affairs

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Part Of
Regional Director of Area I (Cortes Island) fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Accession Number
2004.004
Date Range
1991-2003
Scope and Content
Series consists of reports, correspondence, notes and clippings relating to island issues, which include parks, roads, leases, wharves, water quality of Hague Lake, newts, the RCMP, ferries, forestry, waste management, the fire department, and island organizations. It also includes Regional Director reports by Ralph Nursall and by George Sirk.
Part Of
Regional Director of Area I (Cortes Island) fonds
Description Level
Series
Fonds Number
2002.001.3
Sous Fonds Number
3
Series Number
6
Accession Number
2004.004
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1991-2003
Physical Description
?? cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of reports, correspondence, notes and clippings relating to island issues, which include parks, roads, leases, wharves, water quality of Hague Lake, newts, the RCMP, ferries, forestry, waste management, the fire department, and island organizations. It also includes Regional Director reports by Ralph Nursall and by George Sirk.
Storage Location
5-23 - 6-30
Storage Range
5-23 - 6-30
Name Access
Sirk, George
Subject Access
Ferries
Transportation
Water transport
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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Part Of
Regional Director of Area I (Cortes Island) fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Accession Number
2002.001
Date Range
1984-1989
Scope and Content
Series consists of material rising from Gagnon's work on the RDCS Aquaculture Committee, which she chaired in 1988, and the Greater Campbell River Planning Committee. It contains correspondence, minutes and agendas from committee meetings; material on recycling and parks, including a bound copy of the RDCS Official Regional Parks Plan (1982) and notes, minutes and research material of the Cortes Island Water Study Committee (1984).
Part Of
Regional Director of Area I (Cortes Island) fonds
Description Level
Series
Fonds Number
2002.001.1
Sous Fonds Number
1
Series Number
1
Accession Number
2002.001
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1984-1989
Physical Description
5 cm. of textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of material rising from Gagnon's work on the RDCS Aquaculture Committee, which she chaired in 1988, and the Greater Campbell River Planning Committee. It contains correspondence, minutes and agendas from committee meetings; material on recycling and parks, including a bound copy of the RDCS Official Regional Parks Plan (1982) and notes, minutes and research material of the Cortes Island Water Study Committee (1984).
Storage Range
1-1 - 1-5
Name Access
Gagnon, Linda
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Part Of
Regional Director of Area I (Cortes Island) fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Accession Number
2019.015
Date Range
2003-2008
Scope and Content
Series consists of textual records including correspondence, minutes of meetings, RDCS Planning Department submissions, reports and ephemera. Subjects covered include zoning and development proposals, parks and public access, aquaculture and forestry.
Part Of
Regional Director of Area I (Cortes Island) fonds
Description Level
Series
Fonds Number
2002.001.4
Series Number
1
Accession Number
2019.015
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
2003-2008
Scope and Content
Series consists of textual records including correspondence, minutes of meetings, RDCS Planning Department submissions, reports and ephemera. Subjects covered include zoning and development proposals, parks and public access, aquaculture and forestry.
Storage Range
7-16- 7-30
Name Access
Hiebert, Jeanette
Hiebert, Jenny
Subject Access
Regional District
Local governments
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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Cortes Ecoforestry Society fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
ephemera
Accession Number
2017.011
Date Range
1990-2003
Scope and Content
Series consists of miscellaneous subject files created by Cortes Island Ecoforestry Society.
Part Of
Cortes Ecoforestry Society fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Cortes Ecoforestry Society
Fonds Number
2017.011
Series Number
13
Accession Number
2017.011
Material Type
textual records
ephemera
Date Range
1990-2003
Scope and Content
Series consists of miscellaneous subject files created by Cortes Island Ecoforestry Society.
Storage Range
2-23 to 2-35 Oversize graphics box
Name Access
Cortes Ecoforestry Society
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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Muriel and William Whiting fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1921-[ca. 1960]
Scope and Content
Series consists of records arising from Muriel Whiting's activities including raising chickens, selling eggs, and gardening.
Part Of
Muriel and William Whiting fonds
Description Level
Series
Fonds Number
2018.003
Series Number
3
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1921-[ca. 1960]
Physical Description
5 files of textual records and ephemera
Scope and Content
Series consists of records arising from Muriel Whiting's activities including raising chickens, selling eggs, and gardening.
Storage Range
1-21 - 1-25
Name Access
Whiting, Muriel and William
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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Whaletown Community Club fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Accession Number
2003.003
Date Range
1968-2016
Scope and Content
Series consists of reports, correspondence, lists, calendars and other printed material relating to projects carried out by the Whaletown Community Club, including social events and construction and maintenance work on the Gorge Harbour Community Hall.
Part Of
Whaletown Community Club fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Whaletown Community Club
Fonds Number
2003.003
Series Number
5
Accession Number
2003.003
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1968-2016
Physical Description
10 cm. of textual records
Custodial History
This series was consolidated from subject files kept by the Whaletown Community Club pertaining to their activities.
Scope and Content
Series consists of reports, correspondence, lists, calendars and other printed material relating to projects carried out by the Whaletown Community Club, including social events and construction and maintenance work on the Gorge Harbour Community Hall.
Storage Location
1-47 - 1-55
2-20 - 2-21
2-23
2-25 - 2-29
3-1 - 3-5
3-13 - 3-15
Name Access
Whaletown Community Club
Gorge Harbour Community Hall
Whaletown Cemetery
Cortes Day
Subject Access
Community Associations
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Part Of
Island Women's Club fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Accession Number
2009.001
Date Range
1984-1990
Scope and Content
Series consists of materials relating to projects and activities undertaken by the Cortes Island Women's Institute.
Part Of
Island Women's Club fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Cortes Island Women's Institute
Fonds Number
2009.001.3
Sous Fonds Number
3
Series Number
6
Accession Number
2009.001
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1984-1990
Scope and Content
Series consists of materials relating to projects and activities undertaken by the Cortes Island Women's Institute.
Storage Range
2-45 to 2-50
Subject Access
Women's Institute
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Part Of
Island Women's Club fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Accession Number
2009.001
Date Range
1957-1973
Scope and Content
Series consists of materials relating to projects and activities of the Whaletown Women's Auxiliary of the Anglican Church.
Part Of
Island Women's Club fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Whaletown Women's Auxiliary of the Anglican Church
Fonds Number
2009.001.2
Sous Fonds Number
2
Series Number
5
Accession Number
2009.001
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1957-1973
Scope and Content
Series consists of materials relating to projects and activities of the Whaletown Women's Auxiliary of the Anglican Church.
Storage Range
2-11 to 2-17
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Subject files - Cortes Affairs

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Part Of
Regional Director of Area I (Cortes Island) fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Accession Number
2002.002
Date Range
1986-1996
Scope and Content
Series consists of material related to Cortes' Aquaculture by-law, including APC minutes and correspondence, minutes of public meetings, planning notes and background material; correspondence concerning zoning changes made to island property by the RDCS; material about the Cortes Island Forest Committee; licenses for the use of crown land and foreshore on Cortes Island; and copies of a newsletter, the Cortes Electoral Area News by Ralph Nursall, 1994 to 1996.
Part Of
Regional Director of Area I (Cortes Island) fonds
Description Level
Series
Fonds Number
2002.001.2
Sous Fonds Number
2
Series Number
5
Accession Number
2002.002
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1986-1996
Physical Description
18 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of material related to Cortes' Aquaculture by-law, including APC minutes and correspondence, minutes of public meetings, planning notes and background material; correspondence concerning zoning changes made to island property by the RDCS; material about the Cortes Island Forest Committee; licenses for the use of crown land and foreshore on Cortes Island; and copies of a newsletter, the Cortes Electoral Area News by Ralph Nursall, 1994 to 1996.
Storage Range
2-9 - 2-27
Name Access
Nursall, Ralph
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Local history subject files

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Part Of
May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1892-[ca. 2005]
Scope and Content
Series consists of information on the settlement history of Cortes Island and nearby islands compiled by May Ellingsen. It includes original records, correspondence, notes and publications. Series is arranged in two sub-series: 5.1 Manson family history and 5.2 Local history research files.
Part Of
May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Ellingsen, May
Fonds Number
2007.001
Series Number
5
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1892-[ca. 2005]
Physical Description
40 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of information on the settlement history of Cortes Island and nearby islands compiled by May Ellingsen. It includes original records, correspondence, notes and publications. Series is arranged in two sub-series: 5.1 Manson family history and 5.2 Local history research files.
Storage Range
5-1 to 6-7
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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1989]
Scope and Content
Series consists of material, predominately relating to Cortes Island and coastal B.C., which was gathered by Douglas for research purposes or personal interest. It includes correspondence, notes, newsletters, clippings and pamphlets.
Other Title Info
Title based on contents of the series.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Series
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
10
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1989]
Physical Description
20 cm. of textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of material, predominately relating to Cortes Island and coastal B.C., which was gathered by Douglas for research purposes or personal interest. It includes correspondence, notes, newsletters, clippings and pamphlets.
Storage Range
4-38 - 5-32
Name Access
Douglas, Gilean
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Accession Number
2013.005
Date Range
1994-1995
Scope and Content
Series consists of information and records pertaining to employees of the Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society.
Part Of
Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society
Fonds Number
2013.005
Series Number
3
Accession Number
2013.005
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1994-1995
Scope and Content
Series consists of information and records pertaining to employees of the Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society.
Storage Location
1-15
Storage Range
1-15
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
Manson's Landing
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Tyee Plaza and the ferry dock, with the "Quadra Queen" at the dock

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1970
Scope and Content
Photograph of Tyee Plaza and the ferry dock, with the "Quadra Queen" at the dock.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
18
Item Number
1999.001.0413
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1970
Physical Description
1 photograph print: colour; 12 x 8.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Tyee Plaza and the ferry dock, with the "Quadra Queen" at the dock.
Subject Access
Ferries
Transportation
Water transport
Images
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The ferry dock in Whaletown Bay

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1970
Scope and Content
Photograph of the ferry dock in Whaletown Bay, about a year after it was completed.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
18
Item Number
1999.001.0415
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1970
Physical Description
1 photograph print: colour; 12 x 8.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the ferry dock in Whaletown Bay, about a year after it was completed.
Subject Access
Ferries
Transportation
Water transport
Geographic Access
Whaletown
Images
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"Cortes Queen" approaching the ferry dock in Whaletown Bay

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1969
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Cortes ferry approaching the ferry dock in Whaletown, in its first year of operation.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
18
Item Number
1999.001.0502
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1969
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 12.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Cortes ferry approaching the ferry dock in Whaletown, in its first year of operation.
Subject Access
Ferries
Transportation
Water transport
Geographic Access
Whaletown
Images
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SS Beaver and the Cortes ferry in Whaletown Bay

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1971
Scope and Content
Photograph of the SS Beaver and the Cortes Queen in Whaletown Bay.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
18
Item Number
1999.001.0562
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1971
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 12.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the SS Beaver and the Cortes Queen in Whaletown Bay.
Subject Access
Ferries
Transportation
Water transport
Geographic Access
Whaletown
Images
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"Cortes Queen" coming into the ferry dock

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1971
Scope and Content
Photograph of the "Cortes Queen" coming into the dock. Note the houses to the left of the dock.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
18
Item Number
1999.001.0563
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1971
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 12.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the "Cortes Queen" coming into the dock. Note the houses to the left of the dock.
Subject Access
Ferries
Transportation
Water transport
Images
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Signs beside the road leading from the ferry dock

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1972
Scope and Content
Photograph of signs at the ferry landing: Soft Pavement, no horses allowed; Campbell - Social Credit).
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
18
Item Number
1999.001.0573
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1972
Physical Description
1 photograph print: colour; 12.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of signs at the ferry landing: Soft Pavement, no horses allowed; Campbell - Social Credit).
Subject Access
Ferries
Transportation
Water transport
Images
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Whaletown buildings and bay

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1975]
Scope and Content
Photograph of Whaletown, looking across Whaletown Bay at Thank God Point and the ferry landing.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
18
Item Number
1999.001.0598
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1975]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: colour; 12.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Whaletown, looking across Whaletown Bay at Thank God Point and the ferry landing.
Subject Access
Ferries
Transportation
Water transport
Geographic Access
Whaletown
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McKenzie’s house and garden terrraces in Whaletown Bay

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1960s]
Scope and Content
Photograph of a white house with rock-walled terraces to its right. This was Amy and Scotty McKenzie's float house, moved from Von Donop Inlet in 1951. Amy was daughter of Ruth and Henry Byers, who lived in the “Grey House” west of the ferry landing. (The "Grey House" was later moved to Squirrel Cove next to the Store.) The McKenzie house was between the Grey House and the ferry landing; it was torn down ca. 1974. The terraces may still be seen in the small park next to the ferry landing.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
18
Item Number
1999.001.0676
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1960s]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 9 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a white house with rock-walled terraces to its right. This was Amy and Scotty McKenzie's float house, moved from Von Donop Inlet in 1951. Amy was daughter of Ruth and Henry Byers, who lived in the “Grey House” west of the ferry landing. (The "Grey House" was later moved to Squirrel Cove next to the Store.) The McKenzie house was between the Grey House and the ferry landing; it was torn down ca. 1974. The terraces may still be seen in the small park next to the ferry landing.
Subject Access
Ferries
Transportation
Water transport
Geographic Access
Squirrel Cove
Whaletown
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